ERIC BENECKE
Caseworker, Office for the Aging



Delaware County Employee of the Month
November 2022
 

Eric Benecke was hired by Delaware County on 9/21/2004 as a Caseworker with Social Services. On 3/6/2006, he became a Social Services Program Specialist. On 2/3/2014, Eric transferred to the Office for the Aging as an Aging Services Representative, and on 1/1/2015, was promoted to Caseworker.

Eric assists clients with applications for benefits such as, HEAP, SNAP, MSP, and Medicaid. He case manages clients who receive home-delivered meals and EISEP aid service. He completes assessments, develops care plans, and provides ongoing services.

Eric is very knowledgeable of all the services offered through Office for the Aging. Eric is very organized in his role as a caseworker. He can manage his daily tasks without any difficulty. Eric has excellent communications skills, which is very important when providing care and services for the older adults. Eric will make himself available to assist his peers when they have questions. Eric takes pride in his work. He is excellent at tracking multiple projects and sees them through to completion according to regulations and assigned time frame. Eric has an excellent rapport with his clients, and an excellent way of presenting himself and the availability of services. Eric makes each of his clients feel important and gives them his utmost devoted attention.

Eric enjoys working with people in a capacity where he is providing a service or assistance that they truly want. Clients are happy to have the services and assistance.

Eric enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Carol, son Matthew, daughter-in-law, Chrissy, grandson and granddaughter, daughter, Sarah, and his two German Shepherds, Riley, and Nova. He also enjoys walks, board games, campfires, swimming, and watching classic movies.